Volkswagen Transporter
Blue · Diesel · 2000 · 2,461 cc
X797 HBYMOT history
X797 HBY is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 29 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 143,466 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 143,466 mi
- At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 15 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 5,721 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X797 HBY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 29 Sept 2000
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X797 HBY was last recorded at 143,466 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 1,598 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 141,868 miles · 19 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,598 miles
- Average per year
- 5,721 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 143,466 miles
- 2025 – 141,868 miles
- 2024 – 140,213 miles
- 2022 – 139,679 miles
- 2021 – 139,679 miles
- 2017 – 129,023 miles
- 2016 – 114,368 miles
- 2015 – 104,081 miles
- 2014 – 94,491 miles
- 2013 – 82,997 miles
- 2012 – 70,332 miles
- 2011 – 62,816 miles
- 2010 – 54,104 miles
- 2008 – 47,316 miles
- 2007 – 39,019 miles
- 2006 – 30,427 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass143,466 miles
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2014
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres low
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front seatbelt stalk cover missing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Full MOT history
24 tests since 2 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass143,466 miles (+1,598)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 143,466 miles
- Test number
- 102922053824
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Pass141,868 miles (+1,655)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 141,868 miles
- Test number
- 331339758996
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess inside guide (1.1.15 (a))
Pass140,213 miles (+22)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 140,213 miles
- Test number
- 627130895375
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail140,191 miles (+512)3 major2 repaired2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,191 miles
- Test number
- 799495477238
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass139,679 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 139,679 miles
- Test number
- 473362007431
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall has cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres low (5.2.3 (e))
Fail139,679 miles (+10,656)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,679 miles
- Test number
- 945286637242
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt installation causes a lap belt to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant (10.1 (u))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt installation causes a three point belt lap section to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant (10.1 (u))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres low (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNo spare wheel
Pass129,023 miles (+14,655)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 129,023 miles
- Test number
- 270065591733
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,368 miles (+10,287)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 114,368 miles
- Test number
- 153760501727
- AdvisoryFront front pad's not checked
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryBrake pads worn indicator light on.
- AdvisorySpear wheel missing.
Pass104,081 miles (+157)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 104,081 miles
- Test number
- 840329721538
- AdvisoryNearside Front seatbelt stalk cover missing
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail103,924 miles (+9,433)1 failure2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,924 miles
- Test number
- 984454029515
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working sidelamp with ignition off (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front seatbelt stalk cover missing
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass94,491 miles4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 94,491 miles
- Test number
- 427688594289
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
- AdvisoryNearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
Fail94,491 miles (+11,494)2 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,491 miles
- Test number
- 155447894263
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
- AdvisoryNearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
Pass82,997 miles (+30)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 82,997 miles
- Test number
- 699761503389
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail82,967 miles (+12,635)3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,967 miles
- Test number
- 605899993248
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass70,332 miles (+35)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 70,332 miles
- Test number
- 979123002357
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail70,297 miles (+7,481)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,297 miles
- Test number
- 629731102377
- FailureFront Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass62,816 miles (+8,712)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 62,816 miles
- Test number
- 547085291296
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass54,104 miles (+29)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 54,104 miles
- Test number
- 172147460248
- NoteSpare tyre defective
- NoteCut in offside rear tyre
- NoteRear disc worn
Fail54,075 miles (+6,759)7 failures1 advisory5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,075 miles
- Test number
- 343195160288
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteSpare tyre defective
- NoteCut in offside rear tyre
- NoteFront disc worn
- NoteRear disc worn
Pass47,316 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 47,316 miles
- Test number
- 643723208395
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,316 miles (+8,297)13 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,316 miles
- Test number
- 574203708318
- FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Fail39,019 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,019 miles
- Test number
- 262730097268
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Pass39,019 miles (+8,592)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 39,019 miles
- Test number
- 304760597412
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,427 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 30,427 miles
- Test number
- 323065576283
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X797 HBY
- Does X797 HBY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X797 HBY is valid until 18 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X797 HBY?
- The MOT on X797 HBY is valid until 18 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X797 HBY done?
- X797 HBY was recorded at 143,466 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 5,721 miles a year.
- Has X797 HBY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X797 HBY has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2024.
- Has the mileage on X797 HBY ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on X797 HBY find?
- X797 HBY passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt.
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